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Gleb Kotelnikov

Russian inventor (1872-1944) · Russia · On the map · Scientists · Died at 72

Gleb Yevgenyevich Kotelnikov was a Russian and Soviet inventor of the knapsack parachute, and braking parachute.

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Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class
Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class
Order of the Red Star
Medal In memory of Alexander III

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Country
Russia
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1872 to 1944 · aged 72